Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Independent designer with 12 years of experience, I design objects and furniture by combining formal rigor, storytelling, and craftsmanship. I support brands, studios, or agencies on strategic design, art direction, or product development projects, from concept to industrialization or manufacturing. My approach adapts to each context, whether it's a unique piece, a collection, or a technical product. My rates vary depending on the project's complexity.

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Lille (up to 50km), Paris (up to 50km), Lorient (up to 50km), Biarritz (up to 50km), Sallanches (up to 50km)

Alexandre Labruyère
Artisan Designer
ARTS AND CRAFTS
July 2020 - Today (5 years and 11 months)
Lille, France
Trained in industrial design and cabinetmaking, I am currently a designer and artisan, creating contemporary furniture in limited series and offering design and art direction services for brands and exceptional venues. My approach combines formal rigor, storytelling, and craftsmanship, at the intersection of design and craft professions.
Art Direction Sculpture
Decathlon,
Riverside Design Leader
SPORTS
November 2014 - September 2019 (4 years and 10 months)
Lille, France
Responsible for the design of bicycles and luggage for the Riverside brand. I led the development of complete ranges of bicycles and bike panniers, from brief to market launch, in collaboration with innovation, marketing, and engineering teams. My role covered usage analysis, product design, prototyping, industrial monitoring, and brand design identity.
Honda automobile,
Creative Designer
AUTOMOBILE
May 2014 - November 2014 (6 months)
Swindon, United Kingdom
Freelance assignment within the design department of Honda UK. I contributed to the formal research of automotive concepts, bringing a sensitive vision of volume and lines. Worked on renderings and innovative proposals integrating the brand's DNA.